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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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COME SEE US AT TEXWORLD! Supima at the Javits Center

By CeCe Shelburne

NEW YORK—Haven’t been to see us at the Javits Center yet?

There’s still time.

Texworld runs through July 15.

Sponsored by Messe Frankfurt, which also produces Texworld overseas, this trade fair bills itself as the largest sourcing event in North […] Continue reading

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

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SUCCESS WITH SUPIMA: More about Robin Tomas

By CeCe Shelburne

Friday, July 02, 2010

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A SHORT (AND SELECT) HISTORY OF SUPIMA

By Greg Wang

6,000 B.C.
In South America, predecessors of the Incas cultivate a type of luxurious extra- long staple cotton that will become the predecessor of Supima.

5,000 B.C.
Cotton cultivation begins in the Indus Valley: The cotton in Asia is […] Continue reading

Friday, July 02, 2010

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King Cotton

By Marc Lewkowitz

The May/June 2010 issue of Textile World contained an engaging story about Supima’s recent activities and growing strength in the retail marketplace.

The article is entitled “King Cotton - Here Today ... And Here Tomorrow” and was written by Virginia […] Continue reading

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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SUCCESS WITH SUPIMA: A look at Gina DeSilva’s latest

By CeCe Shelburne

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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SUPIMA STYLE: Generation Love

By Greg Wang

NEW YORK—They’ve made it onto all the best fashion blogs. Including Vogue.com and Seventeen.

They’ve been touted by celebs like Kelly Ripa and seen on Cameron Diaz. Plus being featured in Nylon Magazine.

And now they’re sold in Stanley […] Continue reading

Sunday, June 20, 2010

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: Supima and licensee Lacoste

By CeCe Shelburne

Friday, June 18, 2010

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Supima’s New Pique Polo Shirts

By Marc Lewkowitz

New to Supima and New to You

Over the years, Supima has been having products made specifically to be used as promotional items and to highlight the quality of Supima cotton. From towels to T-shirts and polo shirts, the response […] Continue reading

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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CELEBS IN SUPIMA: Jessica Biel in Michael Stars

By Greg Wang

LOS ANGELES—Lots of people want to look like Jessica Biel.

(And we wish them luck).

The easiest part?

The Supima scoop neck tank from Michael Stars.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

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BLOGGING WITH BUHLER

By Greg Wang

NEW YORK—We’re not the only ones.

Buhler Yarns, a longtime Supima licensee, now has its own blog.

The name?

BDOT

The slogan?

“More than a yarn.”

Head there to find links to industry websites, contacts for […] Continue reading

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

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THE ART OF THE T-SHIRT: Ai Weiwei for Des Artistes

By Greg Wang

MUNICH—Eco-conscious label Des Artistes has announced a limited edition T-shirt that will be sold as a fund-raising effort for Doctors Without Borders.

And it’s made of pure, organic Supima cotton.

The designs will feature artwork from Ai Weiwei, […] Continue reading

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

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SHOPPING SUPIMA: Stylehive

By Greg Wang

PHOENIX—It’s the Supima that really makes the difference.

And if you don’t believe us, check out the Stylehive site, which had Supima sorted as a special category.

Some of the top picks?

Michael Stars, James Perse, Lands’ […] Continue reading

Monday, June 07, 2010

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SUCCESS WITH SUPIMA: Nikki DeMoneris

By Greg Wang

NEW YORK—They’re calling her a “young designer on the rise.”

That would be Nikki DeMoneris, a winner in Supima’s 2009 Design Competition.

After graduating from Parsons with a CFDA Honorable Mention Award and a Gap Scholarship, she interned with Nicole Miller, […] Continue reading